Lewis County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in New York. Population: 26,690.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$758/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
-15% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$839/mo
↑ 12.3% YoY
-13% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,008/mo
↑ 5.1% YoY
-14% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,402/mo
↑ 10.3% YoY
-8% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,646/mo
↑ 5.7% YoY
-6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $732 | $758 | +$26 (+3.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $747 | $839 | +$92 (+12.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $959 | $1,008 | +$49 (+5.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,271 | $1,402 | +$131 (+10.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,557 | $1,646 | +$89 (+5.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$33,560
$2,797/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$40,320
$3,360/month gross
Other Counties in New York
Suffolk County
1 BR: $2,379/mo
Saratoga County
1 BR: $1,417/mo
Greene County
1 BR: $1,118/mo
Wyoming County
1 BR: $844/mo
Columbia County
1 BR: $1,263/mo
Schuyler County
1 BR: $875/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.